LockHunter alternatives

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LockHunter is a software that helps users to delete such files, which are blocked by something which users do not know. The platform comes as an active tool to fight against malware and other programs. Moreover, it performs the deleting function like any other tool, i.e., deleting the files and sending them to the recycle bin so that users can restore them anytime.

The software allows users to see the process, which is locking the file and folders and offers detailed information to users on it. Moreover, it allows users to unlock the files, delete them, or keep a copy of them in a locked file format.

LockHunter enables users to remove locking processes from the hard drives, and users can unload DLLs from processes. Furthermore, it enables users to integrate into the explorer menu, and it supports both 32 and 64 bit Windows.

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UnlockerFree
Unlocker is a file management software that enables users to access locked files or their programs in a single format. The platform allows users to take the data from the program and can use it with other programs or networks on the computer. Moreover, it enables users to unlock the locked files, which they can then edit, move, or delete.
It allows users to access the locked files without terminating the application, which is running it. The tool sends an unexpected error signal, which tells users that the software is trying to enter the file. Users cannot tell whether the file is locked or not until a window appears on it.
Unlocker offers a list of files that users can access and unlock them. The list allows users to know the folder process path, its handle, and the process identifier. Lastly, users can take down the unlocking process anytime they want.
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Wise Force DeleterFree
Wise Force Deleter is a platform that enables users to easily unlock the files and delete them, which users fail to access and delete. The platform allows users to delete those files, which Windows fail to remove in the first place. It does not care about the messages which come, such as sharing violation, the file is in use, or cannot delete simply.
The platform enables users to access the files through the context menu and provides a force delete option that discards every message and simply deletes the file. However, users can restore the file if they want, from the recycle bin.
Wise Force Deleter unlocks the folders to allow users to access them and see what files are in there and delete them with their wish. Lastly, it also comes with an interface that enables users to drag-and-drop their files to the software for their deletion.
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Long Path FixerFreemium
Long Path Fixer is a platform that offers a handy and study application that enables users to manage the files, which have very long paths quickly. The software allows users to manage those applications, which have very long paths and take a lot of time in copying, pasting, and deleting.
The platform does not regard the issues as when some of the files on the system are unable to move or copy or even delete because of some unknown reasons. It helps users to delete such files in no-time or move them to any location they want.
The files which are not handled by Windows handler are easily managed by this software. Long Path Fixer provides an API engine to users powerful enough to handle all kinds of files. Moreover, it makes it easy for the users to copy and move all kinds of short and long files in no-time.
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OpenedFilesViewFree
OpenedFilesView is a software that allows users to view all the files, which are running on their computers. Users can kill, or remove any process or file directly from the software. The platform allows users to keep track of every single file on their computer, either it is running in the front or in the background.
The software comes with a simple interface that enables users to view all the files of the system clearly. It allows users to make all the tasks aligned in a grid form to know which tasks are running and what their condition is.
OpenedFilesView shows the details of the files which are in function, and it comes with a simple taskbar that allows users to perform the required actions. Users can see the paths, time-related specifications, size, and attributes of the file. Lastly, users can generate reports from the software in HTML or XML format.
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Path Too Long PROPaid
Path Too Long PRO is utility software for users to copy, rename, or delete the files. The platform allows users to overcome different issues, which hinders the deleting of the files and folders. Moreover, it is a lightweight Windows application that allows users to move or delete such files that are locked either by the Windows for some unknown reason or by any other malicious program.
The platform enables users to carry out file management operations by resolving problems that are related to the path. Moreover, it has a simple and friendly interface that helps users in carrying out all the operations with no effort.
Users can get access to the files and folders through this software, which they were not able to in the first place. Moreover, the platform allows users to avoid all kinds of messages, which Windows failed to handle when it came to deleting the files.
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DelinvFilePaid
DelinvFile is a utility tool that looks for the invalid files and enables users to delete such files for good. The platform helps users to search such files in the entire system, which are either invalid or cannot be accessed by anyone and helps users to remove them when every other Windows function failed to do anything about it.
The tool comes with a simple interface and enables users to view all the invalid files with their sizes, attributes, timestamp, names, etc. Moreover, users can also view all the entries, or they can filter it to view only those who have errors.
DelinvFile enables users to rename the file or delete it, and they can apply the changes by simply clicking a button. Moreover, users can select a directory and can filter the files according to their needs. Users can get documentation out of this software in the report form.
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Lock-UnMaticFree
Lock-UnMatic is a software that allows users to view the processes, which are blocking the file from being moved or deleted and helps users in getting things done, which Windows failed to do. The software allows Mac users to access the files, which they want to delete, which they were not able to do previously.
The platform comes with a simple interface, where they can see the attributes, sizes, paths, and other characteristics of the files. Moreover, it allows users to select from the taskbar what they want to do with the files. It provides an option for users to add more files from the system about which they want to know.
Lock-UnMatic also detects those processes which are running in the background, and users fail to detect them. Moreover, it comes with a drag-and-drop tool that allows users to move their files to the software easily for their processing.
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Delete DoctorFreemium
Delete Doctor is a simple software that comes with easy configurations to help the users to delete the files which were difficult to be deleted by the Windows own system. The software allows users to access all the invalid and other files and get things done quickly; moreover, it comes with a simple interface.
The software follows a different deletion method, which allows users to delete files via DOS, but even if it does not work at the first attempt, users can restart their system and perform the whole process again. Moreover, it enables users can remove the files individually if the collection function is not responding.
Delete Doctor allows users to remove or delete the folders once, and for all and without the drag-and-drop feature, users can go simply select the folder and delete it. Lastly, users can use it to do what windows failed in the first place.
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Se7en File ReplacerFreemium
Se7en File Replacer is a software that allows users to replace those files from the system on which they do not have ownership. The tool ignores such a message, i.e., you do not have permission to perform this action and perform the action with ease.
Moreover, it allows users to replace all those files which they failed to do in the first place even if they used to log in to the system as an administrator. The software comes with a simple interface and a light-weight service that allows users to replace all the unowned files. It only takes seconds to perform the entire process of finding all the files and performing the action.
Se7en File Replacer allows users to select the files manually, which they want to replace, or the software can do it automatically. Lastly, the software informs users before proceeding further that their actions could disrupt the functioning of the system.
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Delete FXP FilesPaid
Delete FXP Files is a simple-to-use platform that provides necessary tools to users for deleting the files failed by Windows. The software comes with a graphical interface and enables users to remove and delete all the files and folders which they want without any complications.
Moreover, it comes with a user-friendly interface that allows users to perform all functions rapidly. The platform allows users to explore the directories on local network drives easily and also for deletion purposes. Moreover, it also enables users to view all the details about the files, such as their path, size, attributes, and other characteristics.
Delete FXP Files allows users to delete any folder or file immediately, and users can also take ownership of the files that they want. Moreover, it also enables users to customize the toolbars and panes, and users can even change the skin of the interface.
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File & Folder UnlockerFree
File & Folder Unlocker is a software that helps users in unlocking the files which were not done by the Windows. The platform allows users to easily unlock the folders and get access to the files present in those folders. Moreover, it enables users to select all those files and place them in the software for deleting them.
The software allows users to pause or play the different on-going processes in the system. Moreover, the platform also provides a search bar for users to help them in finding the right filename quickly.
Users can also double click on the file either to kill it or to unlock it, and they view the process path of the software. File & Folder Unlocker requires no installation, and users can get it functioning directly from a USB device. However, users should not delete files at random but perform this process with some specific thoughts.
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Free File UnlockerFree
Free File Unlocker is a software that allows users to move easily, rename, copy, and delete the files and unlock items. It helps users in the ways in which Windows have failed and helps in killing up the process. Moreover, it is a compact software application that is designed for users to solve their problems.
The platform easily kills all the stubborn files which users were not able to kill before. It allows users to get access to these files from which their access was denied. The software comes with a clean and intuitive layout that allows users to select the file or directory.
Free File Unlocker helps in scanning the system to find the locked files and lists them for users from which they can choose which one they want to change. The performance of the software is adequate, and users can do all deleting and copying functions easily.
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SysTools UnBlockerFree
SysTools UnBlocker is a utility tool that allows users to access the blocked files, which are blocked because of an NTFS security blockage. The solution enables users to access the files, which they were not allowed to do through Windows. It ignores all kinds of insufficient permissions and helps users to get access to such files.
The platform allows users to scan the folders in order to find the files with security stream names, and it comes with a trouble-free user-friendly interface. Users can also access the files, whose locations are unknown to them in the system, and they can access those files easily.
SysTools UnBlocker comes with amazing speed and performance, but if the folder has large files, it will take time to scan them. Moreover, it helps in removing the NTFS security blockage issues, and the software is helpful in getting access to official documents that were blocked.
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Long Path Eraser FreeFree
Long Path Eraser Free is a utility software that allows users to get rid of the problem of not being able to delete some files that go beyond the maximum length. The path is provided by the Windows API and is in almost 260 characters containing different letters, colon, backslash, folder, and other files.
If the path is flawed, then there is an issue that could cause errors. It enables users to get to these long path files and helps them in copying, moving, or to delete such files. The name of the software tells that it will erase the long path files and would shorten them for users to allow them to access it.
Long Path Eraser Free comes with a straightforward interface that makes it easy for users to delete the folders. Users just have to enter the path and click, while the software will do all the work.
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ThisIsMyFileFree
ThisIsMyFile is a software that allows users to unlock and delete their files easily, even if they are protected. The platform comes with an aggressive approach that allows users to get to the file, no matter what, and performs the action, which they want.
The software allows users to create a copy of the locked file and unlock the other one and delete it. After deletion, users need to reboot and delete the files even without the warning request. It comes with a process killer that allows users to kill or terminate all the files without hassle.
It supports all kinds of systems, and users can easily drag-and-drop their files in the locked sessions to get the work done. ThisIsMyFile allows users to change the name of the files, and they can keep the ones that users want to use. Lastly, it is free software, and it can even clean the system processes.
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FileASSASSINPaid
FileASSASSIN is a software that makes it easy for the users to delete or eradicate such files from the system which are locked. The platform allows users to access those files from whom their access is denied because of the system or some other software.
It makes sure that all the files which users want to see deleted should not be in use. The software detects if the source or destination file is in use or the file is linked to some other program. Users do not have to worry, even if the system sends messages to users, the software will still access the file, unlock it, and let the users decide what they want to do with it.
FileASSASSIN comes with advanced programming techniques, unload modules, and close remote rulers to remove the particular locked file. Lastly, users can select the file, and its removal method, and the work is done.
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EMCO UnLock ITPaid
EMCO UnLock IT is a utility tool that allows users to take control of the resources locked by the system or some other applications and manage them. The software detects those locking processes, which are hindering the access of users to those files and unlock all the files so that users can access them easily.
It uses the integration of Windows Explorer that makes it easy for the users to create different folders for different files for better management. The software terminates the process, which is hindering the access of the users to the file.
Moreover, it allows uses to do whatever they want to do with the files, such as renaming the, copying them to a different folder, or simply deleting them. EMCO UnLock IT enables users to delete the file or folder at the next boot if they are still not able to delete the file through the force closing process.
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IObit UnlockerFree
IObit Unlocker is a platform that allows users to get rid of the stress when it comes to deleting files from the system, which they were not able to do before. The software detects all those files, which are blocked by some other software and not letting it delete and helps in getting things done.
The software helps users to unlock the stubborn files from which the access is denied, or the file is in use by another program that they cannot detect. Moreover, it allows users to manage all of their files with ease whatever the problem they had before would not come again.
IObit Unlocker not only unlocks the files but allows users to rename it, move it, copy it, or delete it. The software gives users the right to do whatever they want to do with the files and manage them according to their desire.
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DeadLockFree
DeadLock is a software that allows users to know if there is a new update available for any software in their system to keep them updated with the technology. The software allows users to unlock the files and folders and take full ownership of them. Moreover, it allows users to copy, move, remove, or save the files or folders free of charge.
The software allows users to perform all those functions, which were difficult to do before, such as setting up a different theme or updating the network. It does not require opening up of HUI, and users can unlock the files and folders.
DeadLock enables users to jump straight into PowerShell to pass along arguments, and it automatically notifies the users to update the software. It has a simple interface, where users can see the path of the file, its status, and ownership.
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